Description
Mexican hot chocolate crumbl cookies deliver rich chocolate decadence with a spicy cinnamon twist. Warmth of Mexican tradition meets modern bakery style in this irresistible sweet treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (260 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tsps cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 12 tbsps milk (as needed for consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, for decorative cookies)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Configure the oven to 375F (190C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats for optimal cookie performance.
- Butter Fusion: Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer until the mixture achieves a light, voluminous texture.
- Liquid Integration: Blend eggs one at a time, then incorporate vanilla extract, ensuring a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Dry Component Assembly: Combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, whisking to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to preserve the dough’s delicate structure, then fold in chocolate chips with minimal manipulation.
- Cookie Shaping: Scoop generous 1/4 cup portions of dough, roll into spheres, and place on prepared sheets with strategic spacing, gently pressing tops to create the classic Crumbl cookie profile.
- Baking Transformation: Bake for 10-12 minutes, targeting firm edges while maintaining slightly underbaked centers for optimal texture.
- Cooling Protocol: Rest cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Frosting Finale: Whip butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk into a luxurious cream, then artfully spread or pipe the topping onto fully cooled cookies.
Notes
- Temperature Precision: Maintain exact 375F (190C) for consistent cookie texture and even golden-brown edges without burning or undercooking.
- Butter Softening Strategy: Allow butter to reach room temperature naturally for 30-45 minutes, ensuring smooth creaming and optimal cookie structure.
- Mixing Mindfulness: Avoid overmixing dough after adding dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense cookies; stop stirring once ingredients are just combined.
- Sizing Consistency: Use a standard 1/4 cup measuring scoop to create uniform cookie sizes, guaranteeing even baking and professional presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg